Commemorative plaque 33053 — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

This green commemorative plaque records: Prison and police station. This grim cell block was added to the House of Correction in 1816. It was designed by Thomas de Grey, 3rd Lord Grantham, of Newby Hall. From 1834 he was the first President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The building served as a West Riding Constabulary Police Station from 1887 to 1958. Recorded plaque organisation: Ripon Civic Society.

Thomas de Grey, 3rd Lord Grantham, designed the cell block added to the House of Correction in 1816; he was also the first President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1834. The building later served as a significant police station for the West Riding Constabulary from 1887 to 1958, highlighting its historical importance in law enforcement infrastructure.

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